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What are the Saint Thomas Christians also known as?
What are the Saint Thomas Christians also known as?
- Maronites
- Coptics
- Nasranis (correct)
- Syrians
In which century did Pantaenus from Alexandria visit the St. Thomas Christians?
In which century did Pantaenus from Alexandria visit the St. Thomas Christians?
- 5th century
- 3rd century
- 4th century
- 2nd century (correct)
Who reportedly sent gifts to the Mar Thoma Christians of India in AD 883?
Who reportedly sent gifts to the Mar Thoma Christians of India in AD 883?
- Charlemagne
- William the Conqueror
- Alfred the Great (correct)
- Eleanor of Aquitaine
When did Christians from Edessa arrive in Kerala under the leadership of Thomas of Cana?
When did Christians from Edessa arrive in Kerala under the leadership of Thomas of Cana?
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Who visited Southern Kerala around AD 1292 and mentioned the presence of Christians there?
Who visited Southern Kerala around AD 1292 and mentioned the presence of Christians there?
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Study Notes
Saint Thomas Christians
- Also known as Mar Thoma Christians or Nasranis
Early Visits and Interactions
- Pantaenus from Alexandria visited the St. Thomas Christians in the 2nd century
- In AD 883, the Patriarch of the East reportedly sent gifts to the Mar Thoma Christians of India
- Christians from Edessa arrived in Kerala under the leadership of Thomas of Cana in the 4th century
- In around AD 1292, John of Monte Corvino visited Southern Kerala and mentioned the presence of Christians there
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